We got Luka (Garza)!

Dewey · Post #21 » by **Dewey** » Thu Oct 13, 2022 8:47 pm

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He could teach him how to KO green when they play the warriors

shrink · Post #22 » by **shrink** » Thu Oct 13, 2022 10:57 pm

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Nice find! And the video underneath that is great too, with Garza explaining it.

Clav · Post #23 » by **Clav** » Fri Oct 14, 2022 8:23 am

That's pretty cool if Money Mayweather thinks you're a hooper. Especially when Garza is not a household name.

Maybe Floyd will visit & show out for some games in the Target Center

Post #24 » by **Klomp** » Fri Oct 14, 2022 9:12 pm

Just realized we announced his signing three days after this video.

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winforlose · Post #25 » by **winforlose** » Fri Oct 14, 2022 11:09 pm

Klomp wrote:Just realized we announced his signing three days after this video.

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You could be forgiven for mistaking Garza for Doncic with shooting like that. On the other hand, highlight reels have the benefit of excluding the lowlights. I kinda wish we could see him defend some drives, and use his length to block a shot or two. Luka looks like the next Naz Reid.

TimberKat · Post #26 » by **TimberKat** » Fri Oct 14, 2022 11:21 pm

Clav wrote:That's pretty cool if Money Mayweather thinks you're a hooper. Especially when Garza is not a household name.

Maybe Floyd will visit & show out for some games in the Target Center

One more reason to keep him. Get some national attention.

Post #27 » by **Klomp** » Sat Oct 15, 2022 3:26 am

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Shaka_Zulu · Post #28 » by **Shaka_Zulu** » Sun Oct 16, 2022 2:24 pm

This has the potential to be a very interesting signing in case of injuries. Was nice to see him in pre-season, real flexible game.

winforlose · Post #29 » by **winforlose** » Sun Oct 16, 2022 2:38 pm

Shaka_Zulu wrote:This has the potential to be a very interesting signing in case of injuries. Was nice to see him in pre-season, real flexible game.

I really think it is more than that. Luka checks a lot of the same boxes that Naz checks. I think this is step one in replacing Naz. I wouldn’t be at all surprised to see Luka get promoted to the main roster either this year or next year depending on the Naz situation.

Post #30 » by **Klomp** » Sun Oct 16, 2022 5:48 pm

winforlose wrote:
Shaka_Zulu wrote:This has the potential to be a very interesting signing in case of injuries. Was nice to see him in pre-season, real flexible game.

I really think it is more than that. Luka checks a lot of the same boxes that Naz checks. I think this is step one in replacing Naz. I wouldn’t be at all surprised to see Luka get promoted to the main roster either this year or next year depending on the Naz situation.

Very much agreed. Between Knight and Garza, someone will be able to pick up the slack.

moss_is_1 · Post #31 » by **moss_is_1** » Sun Oct 16, 2022 6:01 pm

He definitely has put the work in to transform his game a bit more to suit the NBA. He was impressive in preseason and glad he earned a shot.

Biff Cooper · Post #32 » by **Biff Cooper** » Sun Oct 16, 2022 11:34 pm

Had to get Garza at least a 2-way deal. Best of luck to A.J. Lawson.

Post #33 » by **Klomp** » Sun Oct 16, 2022 11:39 pm

Don't underestimate the impact someone like Garza even can have on the bottom line for the G League. Of course it's not just about making money and they wouldn't do this if they didn't think he could play, but they're already building Iowa ticket packages in his honor. People will go to Iowa games just to see Garza, I'd guarantee it.

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Post #34 » by **Klomp** » Sun Oct 16, 2022 11:39 pm

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winforlose · Post #35 » by **winforlose** » Sun Oct 16, 2022 11:52 pm

If in theory Minott eventually replaces Prince, Moore replaces JMAC, and Garza replaces Naz, this year would be the best by any Wolves FO since 2019 when we added Naz, JMAC, Nowell, and set the stage for the eventual Culver for Bev for Rudy trade. That is before even mentioning bringing in guys like Anderson, Forbes, Rivers and Paschall to add another layer of depth to a contending top 5. Garza is one piece of a puzzle like any young player, but he also represents a graduation from little league puzzles to the real deal.

shrink · Post #36 » by **shrink** » Mon Oct 17, 2022 9:55 pm

Klomp wrote:Don't underestimate the impact someone like Garza even can have on the bottom line for the G League. Of course it's not just about making money and they wouldn't do this if they didn't think he could play, but they're already building Iowa ticket packages in his honor. People will go to Iowa games just to see Garza, I'd guarantee it.

This is so true. I grew up in Iowa, and what many in Minnesota might not realize, is that the Hawkeyes (and to a lesser extent, the Cyclones), are bigger there than maybe even the Vikings are here. All the Iowa kids grow up wearing black and gold, people drive from all over the state to watch games (and to any of their road games). Twin Cities residents enjoy the Gophers but they also have access to all four major sports. With Garza, we might see sell outs of G-League games in Des Moines, and if he ever gets called up, he might even add to ticket sales for the Wolves too, from an Iowa fanbase.

winforlose · Post #37 » by **winforlose** » Mon Oct 17, 2022 10:12 pm

shrink wrote:
Klomp wrote:Don't underestimate the impact someone like Garza even can have on the bottom line for the G League. Of course it's not just about making money and they wouldn't do this if they didn't think he could play, but they're already building Iowa ticket packages in his honor. People will go to Iowa games just to see Garza, I'd guarantee it.

This is so true. I grew up in Iowa, and what many in Minnesota might not realize, is that the Hawkeyes (and to a lesser extent, the Cyclones), are bigger there than maybe even the Vikings are here. All the Iowa kids grow up wearing black and gold, people drive from all over the state to watch games (and to any of their road games). Twin Cities residents enjoy the Gophers but they also have access to all four major sports. With Garza, we might see sell outs of G-League games in Des Moines, and if he ever gets called up, he might even add to ticket sales for the Wolves too, from an Iowa fanbase.

How was Iowa ticket sales last year? Or is it more or if you build it they will come bandwagon thing?

Post #38 » by **Klomp** » Mon Oct 17, 2022 10:16 pm

winforlose wrote:How was Iowa ticket sales last year? Or is it more or if you build it they will come bandwagon thing?

Unfortunately there's no real way to track this

winforlose · Post #39 » by **winforlose** » Mon Oct 17, 2022 10:28 pm

Klomp wrote:
winforlose wrote:How was Iowa ticket sales last year? Or is it more or if you build it they will come bandwagon thing?

Unfortunately there's no real way to track this

Can we eyeball it from the video broadcasts, or do they not show the crowd? (Honest question as I have only seen highlights from Iowa.)

shrink · Post #40 » by **shrink** » Mon Oct 17, 2022 10:41 pm

winforlose wrote:How was Iowa ticket sales last year? Or is it more or if you build it they will come bandwagon thing?

Ha! Well, like most places, football is still king, and Iowa is no exception. And the different sizes of arenas and stadiums make comparisons impossible (if I recall, both Ohio State and Michigan have stadiums that seat over 100.000 fans). Basketball arenas are the same. But another cultural difference I’ve noticed is that when it gets cold, Iowans go inside and many Minnesotans go out and play! This puts agrarian Iowa fans in front of their TV’s watching college sports, and makes them economically one of the best traveling fanbases for bowl games.

G-League attendance is generally pretty low everywhere. Maybe Wembo will change that. In the meantime, I think the immense popularity of Garza in Iowa will get his fans to notice the G-League, and probably attend games that they may have never considered before.

EDIT: I now realize you were talking about Iowa, the G League team, not Iowa, the University where Garza also played.